Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 5:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 5:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 5:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Daniel is telling a king that God has counted the days of his kingdom and decided it is time for it to end. This means the king's rule will soon be over.

Daniel 5:26: This [is] the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse expresses God's plans to prosper and give hope, contrasting with Daniel 5:26's message of judgment and end.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:19

This verse promises life to those who pursue righteousness, contradicting the finality of judgment in Daniel 5:26.

Proverbs 11:19: As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:6

This verse assures God's goodness and mercy all lifelong, in contrast to the termination implied in Daniel 5:26.

Psalm 23:6: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. [for ever: Heb. to length of days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse speaks of God's support and strength, opposing the notion of numbered days in Daniel 5:26.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with John 10:10

This verse promises an abundant life, which conflicts with the end and judgment in Daniel 5:26.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse states that all things work for good for believers, which contrasts with the conclusive reckoning of Daniel 5:26.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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